LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 6, 2013 TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1760 by Uresti (Relating to the development of brackish groundwater.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Water Code to require the Water Development Board (WDB) to adopt rules for the permitting of brackish groundwater production, as described. The bill would require regional planning groups to submit plans that includes whether opportunities exist to develop brackish groundwater or seawater production. The WDB indicates any duties as a result of the bill would not result in a fiscal implication to the agency. The bill would take effect September 1, 2013. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:455 Railroad Commission, 580 Water Development Board LBB Staff: UP, TB, SZ, TL
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 6, 2013
TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1760 by Uresti (Relating to the development of brackish groundwater.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB1760 by Uresti (Relating to the development of brackish groundwater.), As Introduced
Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources
Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB1760 by Uresti (Relating to the development of brackish groundwater.), As Introduced
SB1760 by Uresti (Relating to the development of brackish groundwater.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Water Code to require the Water Development Board (WDB) to adopt rules for the permitting of brackish groundwater production, as described. The bill would require regional planning groups to submit plans that includes whether opportunities exist to develop brackish groundwater or seawater production. The WDB indicates any duties as a result of the bill would not result in a fiscal implication to the agency. The bill would take effect September 1, 2013.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 455 Railroad Commission, 580 Water Development Board
455 Railroad Commission, 580 Water Development Board
LBB Staff: UP, TB, SZ, TL
UP, TB, SZ, TL